From both rear view mirrors reflection is coming off, leaving mirrors black. Unable to see out off them. Dealer contacted.
1999 Ford Expedition visibility complaints
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Both exterior mirrors are discolored and cause poor visibility while driving. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Rear windshield wiper intermittently shuts off. Windshield wiper motor has been replaced twice. Still does it.
Exterior rearview mirrors that have turn signals flash inside of them are starting to deteriorate, making visibility difficult.
Driver's side and passenger's side rearview mirrors are corroding, which makes it difficult for night driving. Please provide any furhter information.
Both exterior mirrors are severely faded and consumer was unable to see properly. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
Rear windshield wiper operate extremely intermitently.
Rearview mirrors on passenger's and driver's sides are deteriorating. Consumer can't see out of mirrors. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that mirrors were defective. But, consumer's warranty expired.
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Turn signal/wiper control stem shorting out with electrical arc sounds as long as stem is in l/r position. Same item occurred in similar vehicle owned by same: 1997 ford expedition, VIN#[xxx]. Suspect this is a defective assembly which may cause accidents due to lack of ability to indicate turning intent, especially when turning left or changing lanes. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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Mirrors - they've been replaced twice for the same problem. Both left and right mirrors develop black streaks, which makes hinders my viewing ability, especially at nighttime. It just tarnishes on its own. The first pair were replaced 6 months after purchase. According to the dealer, it is common in mirrors with built-in light signals. As far as the A/C is concerned; ever since I purchased this vehicle, it gives off this bad odor (musty smell) as soon as the A/C is turned on. The dealer re-conditions the ventilation system each time I take my vehicle in for service. According to them, along with two other dealers, it's common in ford vehicles.
Consumer turned on interior dome light at night, was blinded by it and lost control of vehicle. He was able to recover and stay in his lane. Glare from light went to sun roof, and then reflected off driver side of windshield. It did not refelect off passenger's side.
Windshield wipers come on automactically. Manufacturer sent technical service bulletins to dealer on windshield wipers. Tsb only covers consumers with warranties. Consumer lived in a area were there was alot of road salt, and when coming on involuntaraly it smears with lack of visibility.*ak the consumer states that it is unsafe to drive, especially under bad weather condition.
Driver's side door mirror which indicates turn signal has rusted inside out, reducing driver's vision. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine cause of problem.
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Mirror backing ( silver) falls off this was replaced several times. Now they want to charge for repair
Windshield wipers will go off intermittently. Noticed, most often when using blinkers. She will contact the dealer.
While driving could smell engine burning oil which came through the vents. There was no oil leaking. Coil broke in the engine/ windshield wipers would come on by themself, while the rear wiper does not work at all/ passenger door panel was loose & came off/ electrical system would cause lights to flicker on & off, and fuel gauge failed to register the correct amount of fuel when filled.
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This vehicle has been back to dealership seven times since purchase for warranty service problems and recalls. In may of 99 there was a recall on the wheel lugs: nuts. In september 99, november 99, and march 2000 it was in for windshield wiper problems; moulding replacement; twice for front end alignments (steers to right); and trailer hitch recall. The constant smelll of burning oil has just been diagnosed on latest visit to dealership 5/15/00 as needing a new cylinder head. Vehicle has been in on three other occasions for this same problem, but they could never find it. Now parts are on order---will take 3-4 days to obtain parts before they can repair it. Regarding the "windnoise" dealer says its "normal" yet service bulletins have been issued on this problem (996780 & tsb 99-6-5). In november of 1999, the left "tie rod" broke off while we were in phoenix. A phoenix dealership did a same day repair for us.
When vehicle had 3,789 miles on it, coolant leaked onto plugs & coils. Had it repaired. On 8/30/99, coolant leaked onto plugs & coils. Had it repaired again. Wrote to zone division with copies to ceo and chairman of ford requesting to be released from my lease. Only got form letters back. On 1/2/2000, same thing happened again. Left car at dealership, putting envelop with keys and note stating problem in their night service window.. Have had other problems with vehicle I.e. Rear wiper blade inoperative. Adamson ford, where car was leased from kept vehicle from thursday 8/30/99 until monday 9/2/99. Dealership very rude and uncooperative, and failed to repair items listed on service order. I believe vehicle is a defective product sent from the factory to the dealership who in turn leased it to me.
Wipers turn on automatically while switch is in the off position. Wiper motor replaced once, problem still exists.
On sunday windshield wipers started goinig crazy.they started to go on and off for 5 minutes after several attempts to shut them off.finally my husband pulled over and turned the car off, and the wipers shut off.the dealer was not notified .on tuesday at about 7:56 am I was driving to go to a gas station and as I was turning to the left I heard a loud sound that sounded like an explosion and the truck turned off.I tried tunring the car on since I have had problems with the car turning off before and I realized that the car was smoking fron the inside.I tried to open the door from outside they did not open. So in fear that the car would blow up that I tried to start the car and it started. I opened the door quickly before the car blew up.then the the plastic started to burn under the running board and by the time the fire dept came the inside of the car was on fire.the car was towed to the dealership.the inside of the car was destroyed.
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Wipers go on by themselves,module replaced by dealer,problem appears to be solved
While driving windshield wipers are intermittently coming on . Dealer has yet to be contacted.
While driving front and rear windshield wipers will activate without consumer touching the on/off switch. This obstructs consumer's visibility. Dealer has been contacted.
Windshield wipers turn on and off at will without application. Dealer can't find the cause after several visits.
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